Shopping and getting value for your money
By Jacqui Iwu (jackie@sunnewsonline.com)
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Shopping for wears and fashion accessories does different magic for different
people. Some ladies love to shop after a relationship break- up just to update
their wardrobe and re-boost their self esteem, others shop to be happy, feel good
about life and relate with what is happening in the fashion industry around the
globe.
No matter how you look at it, shopping makes women happy and fulfilled.
Somehow, having the urge to shop for wears is one thing and knowing where
to go for the things you desire is another thing all together. To some of us,
shopping can really be a hell of a task if we do not map out strategy and how
to go about it. Some women prefer to shop at well known boutiques, some at the
various markets scattered all over town depending on where you live.
Those
of us living in Lagos know that there are so many places to shop for wears in
Lagos and at times you get confused where to go but, if you have specific fashion
outlets or particular markets you will not have much problem shopping in a city
like Lagos.
Not only individual buyers shop; boutique owners and fashion designers
also do their own shopping. Their own problem is to also know countries to go
so as to supply trendy and variety of wears and fashion accessories to their prospective
customers and buyers. Quite a lot of them here in Nigeria travel abroad to buy
the things they sell here so as to meet with global fashion trend. The average
Nigeria woman is very conscious of what she wears so, she takes her time to shop
around so as to get value for her money. The ladies also itch to know outlets
that are giving out free gifts and discounts. Its all about appeal and getting
what you desire at reasonable rates.
Recently, BW had a chat with a dress
designer and boutique owner – Stella Chuks Amaefuna on return from one of
her several shopping trips abroad. The English graduate turned designer and owner
of Lafesta Apparels with a head Branch at Lateef Salami , Ajao Estate, recently
opened a new branch at Broadway Shopping Complex, Broad Street, Lagos Island.
In her chat with BW, she talked about commencing on a hot discount sales bonanza
to make shopping pleasant and rewarding for her customers. She is slashing all
her prices and is giving out sizzling Tank / Tops free for every two skirt / pant
suits or evening gowns purchased at any of her outlets in Lagos. Her shops are
stocked with corporate skirts / pants suits, unisex Senegalese kaftan, alluring
evening gowns, designers handbags, perfumes, jewelries bridals and other fashion
accessories. she also promises a sweet surprise for her teeming wholesale buyers
who buy to resale.
The big one goes to BW fans who walk into any of her shops
with today’s publications; be sure to get your shopping bags filled up with
lots of goodies.
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Good planning and organization of your daily activities yield good rewards and saves you a lot of stress.